Humboldt County, CA

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Humboldt County Overview

136,132
TOTAL POPULATION
67,729
MALE POPULATION
68,403
FEMALE POPULATION
99.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,988
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,244
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,881
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,676
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
66,816
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Humboldt County Area Codes

Race in Humboldt County

The most populous races in Humboldt County are White / Caucasian (102,072 | 75.0%), Hispanic or Latino (17,129 | 12.6%), and Two or more Races (14,392 | 10.6%).
Race in Humboldt County
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,3893.2%
Black / African American1,8661.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific3860.3%
Hispanic or Latino17,12912.6%
Native / Alaskan5,5214.1%
White / Caucasian102,07275.0%
Two or more Races14,39210.6%
Some other Race7,5065.5%
Total136,132100.0%

Ancestry in Humboldt County

The most populous ancestries reported in Humboldt County are German (19,364 | 14.2%), English (15,980 | 11.7%), Irish (15,277 | 11.2%), Mexican (12,864 | 9.5%), and Italian (7,361 | 5.4%), together accounting for 52.0% of all Humboldt County residents.
Ancestry in Humboldt County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African580.0%
Alaskan Athabascan90.0%
Albanian270.0%
Aleut2020.2%
American3,6712.7%
Apache850.1%
Arab3230.2%
Argentinean70.0%
Armenian1390.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac80.0%
Australian60.0%
Austrian2390.2%
Bangladeshi1,3681.0%
Basque4170.3%
Belgian1910.1%
Belizean710.1%
Bhutanese1,3841.0%
Blackfeet3890.3%
Bolivian600.0%
Brazilian670.1%
British9700.7%
British West Indian30.0%
Bulgarian600.0%
Burmese4370.3%
Canadian1440.1%
Cape Verdean530.0%
Carpatho Rusyn10.0%
Celtic460.0%
Central American8740.6%
Central American Indian1040.1%
Cherokee1,2810.9%
Cheyenne390.0%
Chickasaw580.0%
Chilean1260.1%
Chinese1400.1%
Chippewa1620.1%
Choctaw1760.1%
Colombian2510.2%
Comanche100.0%
Costa Rican1680.1%
Creek1380.1%
Croatian2810.2%
Crow20.0%
Cuban2830.2%
Czech3000.2%
Czechoslovakian570.0%
Danish2,0901.5%
Delaware530.0%
Dominican400.0%
Dutch1,9661.4%
Dutch West Indian500.0%
Eastern European9730.7%
Ecuadorian1070.1%
Egyptian670.1%
English15,98011.7%
Ethiopian410.0%
European4,4273.3%
Filipino200.0%
Finnish6850.5%
French3,8792.9%
French Canadian6860.5%
German19,36414.2%
Ghanaian1050.1%
Greek4100.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1440.1%
Guatemalan1470.1%
Guyanese150.0%
Honduran210.0%
Hungarian2700.2%
Icelander1150.1%
Indian (Asian)1,1520.9%
Inupiat230.0%
Iranian570.0%
Iraqi200.0%
Irish15,27711.2%
Iroquois3830.3%
Israeli580.0%
Italian7,3615.4%
Jamaican950.1%
Japanese500.0%
Korean1,2250.9%
Laotian860.1%
Latvian2370.2%
Lebanese990.1%
Lithuanian330.0%
Malaysian1920.1%
Maltese460.0%
Mexican12,8649.5%
Mexican American Indian2260.2%
Native Hawaiian4220.3%
Navajo1400.1%
New Zealander420.0%
Nicaraguan990.1%
Nigerian240.0%
Northern European1,4411.1%
Norwegian2,7692.0%
Ottawa410.0%
Paiute720.1%
Pakistani660.1%
Palestinian190.0%
Panamanian150.0%
Pennsylvania German1360.1%
Peruvian2350.2%
Pima340.0%
Polish2,0431.5%
Portuguese3,1332.3%
Potawatomi450.0%
Pueblo60.0%
Puerto Rican6460.5%
Puget Sound Salish20.0%
Romanian380.0%
Russian1,0740.8%
Salvadoran4240.3%
Samoan1740.1%
Scandinavian1,0330.8%
Scotch-Irish2,4341.8%
Scottish4,2423.1%
Seminole1480.1%
Serbian130.0%
Sioux2040.2%
Slavic1070.1%
Slovak700.1%
Slovene130.0%
South African170.0%
South American8190.6%
South American Indian80.0%
Spaniard7310.5%
Spanish4470.3%
Spanish American160.0%
Spanish American Indian50.0%
Sri Lankan4070.3%
Subsaharan African3200.2%
Swedish2,4881.8%
Swiss1,0090.7%
Syrian70.0%
Taiwanese510.0%
Thai3300.2%
Tohono O'Odham760.1%
Tongan1240.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian270.0%
Turkish120.0%
Ugandan130.0%
Ukrainian3990.3%
Uruguayan20.0%
Venezuelan120.0%
Welsh1,6011.2%
West Indian1190.1%
Yakama10.0%
Yaqui1020.1%
Yugoslavian1280.1%
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Immigrants in Humboldt County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Humboldt County came from Latin America (3,827 | 2.8%), Central America (3,239 | 2.4%), Mexico (2,870 | 2.1%), Asia (2,354 | 1.7%), and Europe (1,449 | 1.1%), together accounting for 10.1% of all Humboldt County residents.
Immigrants in Humboldt County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1330.1%
Asia2,3541.7%
Australia470.0%
Austria40.0%
Azores540.0%
Bolivia380.0%
Brazil1510.1%
Bulgaria520.0%
Cambodia70.0%
Canada4210.3%
Caribbean1080.1%
Central America3,2392.4%
Chile590.0%
China5720.4%
Colombia810.1%
Cuba740.1%
Czechoslovakia550.0%
Denmark200.0%
Dominican Republic160.0%
Eastern Africa270.0%
Eastern Asia7560.6%
Eastern Europe2950.2%
Ecuador330.0%
El Salvador2330.2%
England2820.2%
Ethiopia140.0%
Europe1,4491.1%
Fiji1370.1%
France50.0%
Germany2190.2%
Ghana710.1%
Guatemala610.0%
Guyana120.0%
Hong Kong560.0%
India630.1%
Iran360.0%
Iraq170.0%
Ireland150.0%
Italy990.1%
Japan620.1%
Kazakhstan50.0%
Korea1220.1%
Laos2490.2%
Latin America3,8272.8%
Latvia130.0%
Liberia10.0%
Mexico2,8702.1%
Morocco70.0%
Netherlands990.1%
Nicaragua600.0%
Northern Africa110.0%
Northern Europe4810.4%
Oceania2340.2%
Pakistan1430.1%
Panama150.0%
Peru1060.1%
Philippines3890.3%
Poland170.0%
Portugal2100.2%
Romania660.1%
Russia760.1%
Scotland130.0%
Serbia30.0%
South Africa140.0%
South America4800.4%
South Central Asia2810.2%
South Eastern Asia1,2310.9%
Southern Europe3240.2%
Spain150.0%
Sri Lanka340.0%
Sudan40.0%
Sweden10.0%
Switzerland220.0%
Taiwan280.0%
Thailand3880.3%
Trinidad and Tobago180.0%
Uganda130.0%
Ukraine40.0%
Vietnam1760.1%
Western Africa810.1%
Western Asia860.1%
Western Europe3490.3%
Yemen490.0%
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Sex and Age in Humboldt County

Sex and Age in Humboldt County

The most populous age groups in Humboldt County are 20 to 24 Years (6,085 | 9.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (6,481 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,237 (4.8%)3,329 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years3,842 (5.7%)3,678 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years3,670 (5.4%)3,517 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years4,401 (6.5%)4,280 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years6,085 (9.0%)6,481 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years4,914 (7.3%)4,643 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years4,337 (6.4%)4,126 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years4,513 (6.7%)4,155 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years4,638 (6.9%)4,368 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years4,349 (6.4%)3,731 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,613 (5.3%)3,414 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,472 (5.1%)3,787 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years4,862 (7.2%)5,002 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years3,899 (5.8%)4,705 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years3,925 (5.8%)3,831 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years1,982 (2.9%)2,492 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years800 (1.2%)1,456 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,190 (1.8%)1,408 (2.1%)
Total67,729 (100.0%)68,403 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Humboldt County

Median Family Size in Humboldt County

The median family size in Humboldt County is 3.05 persons per family, with married-couple families (20,694 | 70.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (5,766 | 19.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Humboldt County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20,694 (70.4%)3.10
Single Male/Father2,937 (10.0%)2.95
Single Female/Mother5,766 (19.6%)2.94
Total Families29,397 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Humboldt County

The median household size in Humboldt County is 2.42 persons per household, with single male/father households (2,937 | 5.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.43 persons per household. non-family households (25,098 | 46.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Humboldt County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20,694 (38.0%)3.16
Single Male/Father2,937 (5.4%)3.43
Single Female/Mother5,766 (10.6%)3.25
Non-family25,098 (46.1%)1.51
Total Households54,495 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Humboldt County

Out of a total of 54,495 households in Humboldt County, 29,397 (53.9%) are family households, while 25,098 (46.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,103, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 17,194.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Humboldt County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-17,194 (31.6%)
2-Person Households14,103 (25.9%)6,453 (11.8%)
3-Person Households6,008 (11.0%)911 (1.7%)
4-Person Households5,521 (10.1%)207 (0.4%)
5-Person Households2,250 (4.1%)223 (0.4%)
6-Person Households803 (1.5%)73 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households712 (1.3%)37 (0.1%)
Total29,397 (53.9%)25,098 (46.1%)

Female Fertility in Humboldt County

Fertility by Age in Humboldt County

Average fertility rate in Humboldt County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (0.4%)1.0
20 to 34 years1,024 (75.3%)67.0
35 to 50 years331 (24.3%)25.0
Total1,360 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Humboldt County

65.4% of women with births (1,360) in Humboldt County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Humboldt County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years655 (64.0%)369 (36.0%)
35 to 50 years235 (71.0%)96 (29.0%)
Total889 (65.4%)471 (34.6%)

Fertility by Education in Humboldt County

Average fertility rate in Humboldt County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Humboldt County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School127 (9.3%)31.0
High School Diploma443 (32.6%)69.0
College or Associate's Degree518 (38.1%)38.0
Bachelor's Degree175 (12.9%)28.0
Graduate Degree97 (7.1%)42.0
Total1,360 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Humboldt County

34.6% of women with births in Humboldt County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 58.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Humboldt County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma339 (76.5%)104 (23.5%)
College or Associate's Degree216 (41.7%)302 (58.3%)
Bachelor's Degree140 (80.0%)35 (20.0%)
Graduate Degree68 (70.1%)29 (29.9%)
Total889 (65.4%)471 (34.6%)

Income in Humboldt County

Income Overview in Humboldt County

Per Capita Income in Humboldt County is $33,988, while median incomes of families and households are $80,244 and $57,881 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income136,132$33,988
Median Family Income29,397$80,244
Mean Family Income29,397$103,812
Median Household Income54,495$57,881
Mean Household Income54,495$81,887
Income Deficit29,397$10,676
Wage / Income Gap (%)136,13224.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)136,13275.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index136,1320.48

Earnings by Sex in Humboldt County

Average Earnings in Humboldt County are $31,207, $35,386 for men and $26,699 for women, a difference of 24.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Humboldt County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male36,866 (52.5%)$35,386
Female33,383 (47.5%)$26,699
Total70,249 (100.0%)$31,207

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Humboldt County

The most common earnings brackets in Humboldt County are $100,000+ for men (4,564 | 12.4%) and $2,499 or less for women (3,584 | 10.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Humboldt County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,315 (6.3%)3,584 (10.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,400 (3.8%)1,827 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,134 (3.1%)1,982 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,303 (3.5%)1,356 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,370 (3.7%)1,303 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,418 (3.8%)1,632 (4.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,242 (3.4%)1,125 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,017 (2.8%)711 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,551 (4.2%)1,066 (3.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,245 (3.4%)1,165 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,970 (5.3%)2,743 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,322 (6.3%)1,465 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,685 (4.6%)1,725 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,896 (5.1%)2,102 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,532 (4.2%)1,363 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,489 (4.0%)909 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,566 (7.0%)1,635 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,783 (4.8%)1,465 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,064 (8.3%)1,883 (5.6%)
$100,000+4,564 (12.4%)2,342 (7.0%)
Total36,866 (100.0%)33,383 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County

Average earnings in Humboldt County are $43,610 for men and $34,303 for women, a difference of 21.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,564, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,774. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,075, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,999.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,774$21,999
High School Diploma$42,071$26,357
College or Associate's Degree$38,384$29,653
Bachelor's Degree$53,792$38,646
Graduate Degree$69,564$65,075
Total$43,610$34,303

Family Income in Humboldt County

Family Income Brackets in Humboldt County

According to the Humboldt County family income data, there are 6,026 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 735 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Humboldt County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1173.8%
$10,000 to $14,9997352.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8236.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,0587.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,14510.7%
$50,000 to $74,9994,88016.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,08613.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,02620.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,6759.1%
$200,000+2,8529.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Humboldt County

7+ person families (458 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Humboldt County with $118,250 per family, while 2-person families (15,686 | 53.4%) have the highest median income of $36,274 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Humboldt County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families15,686 (53.4%)$72,547
3-Person Families5,620 (19.1%)$81,231
4-Person Families4,891 (16.6%)$89,577
5-Person Families1,858 (6.3%)$84,615
6-Person Families884 (3.0%)$93,696
7+ Person Families458 (1.6%)$118,250
Total29,397 (100.0%)$80,244

Family Income by Number of Earners in Humboldt County

The median family income in Humboldt County is $80,244, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,543) having the highest median family income of $135,975, while families with no earners (5,776) have the lowest median family income of $53,761, accounting for 8.6% and 19.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Humboldt County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,776 (19.7%)$53,761
1 Earner10,676 (36.3%)$60,543
2 Earners10,402 (35.4%)$100,367
3+ Earners2,543 (8.6%)$135,975
Total29,397 (100.0%)$80,244

Household Income in Humboldt County

Household Income Brackets in Humboldt County

With 8,556 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Humboldt County, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2,997 households (5.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Humboldt County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,6516.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,9975.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,8508.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995,88510.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996,97512.8%
$50,000 to $74,9998,55615.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996,48511.9%
$100,000 to $149,9998,17415.0%
$150,000 to $199,9993,3796.2%
$200,000+3,5426.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Humboldt County

The median household income in Humboldt County is $57,881, with the highest median household income of $68,040 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18,012 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $25,432, with 3,810 households (7.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Humboldt County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,810 (7.0%)$25,432
25 to 44 Years16,303 (29.9%)$61,181
45 to 64 Years18,012 (33.1%)$68,040
65+ Years16,370 (30.0%)$56,587
Total54,495 (100.0%)$57,881

Poverty in Humboldt County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Humboldt County

With 18.7% poverty level for males and 20.9% for females among the residents of Humboldt County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,514 males (33.4%) and 3,174 females (41.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years641 (20.2%)631 (19.3%)
5 Years96 (15.9%)175 (20.9%)
6 to 11 Years902 (19.4%)760 (18.2%)
12 to 14 Years525 (26.1%)430 (21.8%)
15 Years184 (22.3%)178 (30.2%)
16 and 17 Years206 (14.4%)384 (26.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,514 (33.4%)3,174 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,945 (21.5%)2,100 (24.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,378 (15.2%)1,468 (17.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,365 (17.2%)1,338 (18.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,384 (16.7%)1,686 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years894 (11.5%)970 (11.5%)
75 Years and over377 (9.5%)689 (13.1%)
Total12,411 (18.7%)13,983 (20.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Humboldt County

According to the poverty statistics in Humboldt County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.5% of males and 88.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,539 (79.8%)2,639 (80.7%)
5 Years509 (84.1%)664 (79.1%)
6 to 11 Years3,740 (80.6%)3,408 (81.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,488 (73.9%)1,539 (78.2%)
15 Years643 (77.7%)411 (69.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,220 (85.6%)1,090 (74.0%)
18 to 24 Years5,005 (66.6%)4,543 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years7,112 (78.5%)6,642 (76.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,656 (84.8%)7,041 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,551 (82.8%)5,796 (81.2%)
55 to 64 Years6,918 (83.3%)7,076 (80.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,888 (88.5%)7,483 (88.5%)
75 Years and over3,574 (90.5%)4,570 (86.9%)
Total53,843 (81.3%)52,902 (79.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Humboldt County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Humboldt County show that 5.2% or 1,080 of the total 20,694 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 52.8%, comprising of 76 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 521 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Humboldt County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children12,406 (96.0%)521 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children5,473 (94.0%)352 (6.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,667 (92.7%)131 (7.3%)
5 or more Children68 (47.2%)76 (52.8%)
Total19,614 (94.8%)1,080 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Humboldt County

According to the poverty data in Humboldt County, 20.6% or 604 single-father households and 27.0% or 1,554 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Humboldt County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children123 (13.4%)205 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children406 (23.7%)1,097 (39.3%)
3 or 4 Children71 (23.5%)220 (38.5%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total604 (20.6%)1,554 (27.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Humboldt County

The poverty data for Humboldt County shows that 1,080 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 2,158 of the single-parent households (24.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (52.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Humboldt County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children521 (4.0%)328 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children352 (6.0%)1,503 (33.4%)
3 or 4 Children131 (7.3%)291 (33.3%)
5 or more Children76 (52.8%)36 (100.0%)
Total1,080 (5.2%)2,158 (24.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Humboldt County

Employment by Class of Employer in Humboldt County

Among the 58,327 employed individuals in Humboldt County, private company employees (31,508 | 54.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (7,243 | 12.4%), and local government employees (5,694 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Humboldt County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31,50854.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,4064.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,24312.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,7208.1%
Local Government Employees5,6949.8%
State Government Employees4,6037.9%
Federal Government Employees1,8673.2%
Unpaid Family Workers2860.5%
Total58,327100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Humboldt County

According to the labor force statistics for Humboldt County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (113,440), 58.9% or 66,816 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 6,147 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.1% or 7,751 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.4% or 642 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,999 (41.3%)642 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Years9,600 (76.4%)1,181 (12.3%)
25 to 29 Years7,751 (81.1%)713 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years6,838 (80.8%)527 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years13,856 (78.4%)1,441 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years11,632 (77.0%)733 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years4,537 (62.5%)377 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years4,912 (49.8%)216 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,796 (23.2%)285 (7.5%)
75 Years and over914 (9.8%)60 (6.6%)
Total66,816 (58.9%)6,147 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County

According to labor force statistics for Humboldt County, 72.9% of individuals (49,517) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (67,924) are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 4,011 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.1% or 16,579 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.4% or 1,943 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,158 (54.0%)579 (9.9%)
High School Diploma11,088 (66.9%)1,459 (8.8%)
College / Associate Degree18,678 (73.1%)2,657 (10.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16,579 (83.1%)938 (4.7%)
Total49,517 (72.9%)5,502 (8.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Humboldt County are Management (7,014 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (6,839 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (3,870 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,078 | 5.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,986 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Humboldt County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Humboldt County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (82.6%), Architecture & Engineering (80.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.5%), Education, Arts & Media (72.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,706 (52.8%)3,308 (47.2%)
Business & Financial999 (45.2%)1,210 (54.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,131 (71.4%)855 (28.6%)
Computers & Mathematics614 (82.6%)129 (17.4%)
Architecture & Engineering679 (80.6%)163 (19.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science838 (59.8%)563 (40.2%)
Community & Social Service 2,196 (32.1%)4,643 (67.9%)
Education, Arts & Media361 (27.3%)962 (72.7%)
Legal Services & Support204 (44.3%)257 (55.7%)
Education Instruction & Library988 (25.5%)2,882 (74.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment643 (54.3%)542 (45.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating987 (32.1%)2,091 (67.9%)
Health Technologists765 (34.9%)1,429 (65.1%)
Total (Category)10,019 (45.3%)12,107 (54.7%)
Total (Overall)31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Humboldt County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,133 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,004 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (2,837 | 4.7%), Personal Care & Service (1,755 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (1,234 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Humboldt County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Humboldt County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (93.5%), Security & Protection (80.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (79.7%), Healthcare Support (72.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (46.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support793 (28.0%)2,044 (72.1%)
Security & Protection994 (80.5%)240 (19.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention704 (76.2%)220 (23.8%)
Law Enforcement290 (93.5%)20 (6.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,232 (54.0%)1,901 (46.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,971 (65.6%)1,033 (34.4%)
Personal Care & Service357 (20.3%)1,398 (79.7%)
Total (Category)6,347 (49.0%)6,616 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Humboldt County are Office & Administration (6,490 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (5,616 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Humboldt County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,650 (47.2%)2,966 (52.8%)
Office & Administration1,533 (23.6%)4,957 (76.4%)
Total (Category)4,183 (34.5%)7,923 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Humboldt County are Construction & Extraction (3,669 | 6.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,434 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,172 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Humboldt County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry953 (81.3%)219 (18.7%)
Construction & Extraction3,512 (95.7%)157 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,411 (98.4%)23 (1.6%)
Total (Category)5,876 (93.6%)399 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Humboldt County are Production (2,702 | 4.5%), Material Moving (2,535 | 4.2%), and Transportation (1,776 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Humboldt County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Humboldt County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,784 (66.0%)918 (34.0%)
Transportation1,604 (90.3%)172 (9.7%)
Material Moving1,759 (69.4%)776 (30.6%)
Total (Category)5,147 (73.4%)1,866 (26.6%)
Total (Overall)31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Humboldt County

Employment Industries in Humboldt County

The major employment industries in Humboldt County include Health Care & Social Assistance (8,415 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (7,967 | 13.2%), Educational Services (5,930 | 9.8%), Construction (5,014 | 8.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,914 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Humboldt County

Employment Industries by Sex in Humboldt County

The Humboldt County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.0%), Information (80.7%), and Administrative & Support (79.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (71.8%), and Educational Services (65.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Humboldt County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2,126 (71.3%)854 (28.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction70 (76.1%)22 (23.9%)
Construction4,364 (87.0%)650 (13.0%)
Manufacturing1,859 (68.1%)870 (31.9%)
Wholesale Trade808 (62.9%)477 (37.1%)
Retail Trade4,341 (54.5%)3,626 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,187 (68.4%)549 (31.6%)
Utilities361 (71.8%)142 (28.2%)
Information609 (80.7%)146 (19.3%)
Finance & Insurance484 (36.0%)859 (64.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing351 (37.2%)593 (62.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,367 (46.0%)1,602 (54.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support2,240 (79.2%)589 (20.8%)
Educational Services2,042 (34.4%)3,888 (65.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,372 (28.2%)6,043 (71.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation914 (41.9%)1,269 (58.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,579 (52.5%)2,335 (47.5%)
Public Administration2,327 (52.1%)2,139 (47.9%)
Total31,572 (52.2%)28,911 (47.8%)

Education in Humboldt County

School Enrollment in Humboldt County

The most common levels of schooling among the 32,833 students in Humboldt County are college / undergraduate (10,979 | 33.4%), elementary school (5,912 | 18.0%), and high school (5,659 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Humboldt County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,3864.2%
Kindergarten1,8085.5%
Elementary School5,91218.0%
Middle School5,38516.4%
High School5,65917.2%
College / Undergraduate10,97933.4%
Graduate / Professional1,7045.2%
Total32,833100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Humboldt County

Out of a total of 32,833 students who are enrolled in schools in Humboldt County, 2,955 (9.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 29,878 (91.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 605 (47.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,894 (98.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Humboldt County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds670 (52.5%)605 (47.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,462 (90.7%)659 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,452 (92.7%)508 (7.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,890 (91.1%)380 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,871 (96.0%)120 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,894 (98.0%)119 (2.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,382 (87.0%)356 (13.0%)
35 Years and over1,261 (86.1%)204 (13.9%)
Total29,878 (91.0%)2,955 (9.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Humboldt County

Bio, nature & agricultural (4,790 | 15.2%), social sciences (3,162 | 10.0%), education (2,937 | 9.3%), business (2,858 | 9.1%), and visual & performing arts (2,575 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 31,507 individuals in Humboldt County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Humboldt County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9383.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,79015.2%
Physical & Health Sciences9833.1%
Psychology2,1116.7%
Social Sciences3,16210.0%
Engineering1,6745.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3631.1%
Science & Technology2,3657.5%
Business2,8589.1%
Education2,9379.3%
Literature & Languages2,0936.6%
Liberal Arts & History2,3407.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,5758.2%
Communications7112.3%
Arts & Humanities1,6075.1%
Total31,507100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Humboldt County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Humboldt County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Humboldt County are males with 2 vehicles (11,744, accounting for 39.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,616, making up 42.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Humboldt County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,411 (4.7%)699 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle5,728 (19.0%)6,513 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles11,744 (39.0%)10,616 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles7,057 (23.4%)6,099 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles2,386 (7.9%)1,947 (7.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,823 (6.0%)1,470 (5.4%)
Total30,149 (100.0%)27,344 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Humboldt County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Humboldt County are 5 to 9 minutes (10,977 commuters, 21.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (9,606 commuters, 18.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (8,984 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Humboldt County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,3826.5%
5 to 9 Minutes10,97721.1%
10 to 14 Minutes9,60618.5%
15 to 19 Minutes8,98417.3%
20 to 24 Minutes6,57512.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2,1684.2%
30 to 34 Minutes4,7849.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4370.8%
40 to 44 Minutes7571.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9413.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1,3672.6%
90 or more Minutes9671.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Humboldt County

The most common commute times in Humboldt County are 10 to 14 minutes (5,233 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (5,949 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Humboldt County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,003 (7.3%)1,379 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,028 (18.2%)5,949 (24.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,233 (19.0%)4,373 (17.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,750 (17.2%)4,234 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,490 (12.7%)3,085 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,194 (4.3%)974 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,513 (9.1%)2,271 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes213 (0.8%)224 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes441 (1.6%)316 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,120 (4.1%)821 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,053 (3.8%)314 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes508 (1.8%)459 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Humboldt County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Humboldt County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,024, 14.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5,052, 20.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Humboldt County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,278 (4.6%)610 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM515 (1.9%)353 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,256 (4.6%)746 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,103 (7.6%)772 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,904 (6.9%)1,388 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,717 (13.5%)2,645 (10.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4,024 (14.6%)5,052 (20.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,221 (11.7%)4,064 (16.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,893 (6.9%)2,110 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,251 (8.2%)2,022 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,088 (4.0%)1,031 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM497 (1.8%)430 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,767 (6.4%)1,749 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,032 (7.4%)1,427 (5.9%)
Total27,546 (100.0%)24,399 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Ownership in Humboldt County

Of the total 54,495 dwellings in Humboldt County, owner-occupied units account for 30,965 (56.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 23,530 (43.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Humboldt County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units30,96556.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23,53043.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units54,495100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Household Size in Humboldt County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17,19431.6%
2-Person Household20,55637.7%
3-Person Household6,91912.7%
4+ Person Household9,82618.0%
Total Housing Units54,495100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Humboldt County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,460 (49.2%)8,734 (50.8%)
2-Person Household12,568 (61.1%)7,988 (38.9%)
3-Person Household3,852 (55.7%)3,067 (44.3%)
4+ Person Household6,085 (61.9%)3,741 (38.1%)
Total Housing Units30,965 (56.8%)23,530 (43.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Humboldt County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,639 (44.6%)2,035 (55.4%)
High School Diploma5,534 (54.9%)4,551 (45.1%)
College/Associate Degree11,888 (53.3%)10,422 (46.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,904 (64.6%)6,522 (35.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Humboldt County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11,67721.4%
35 to 44 Years8,43615.5%
45 to 54 Years8,24315.1%
55 to 64 Years9,76917.9%
65 to 74 Years10,51119.3%
75 to 84 Years4,2167.7%
85 Years and Over1,6433.0%
Total54,495100.0%

Housing Finances in Humboldt County

Median Income by Occupancy in Humboldt County

Median Income by Occupancy in Humboldt County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied30,965 (56.8%)$80,512
Renter-Occupied23,530 (43.2%)$37,123
Average54,495 (100.0%)$57,881

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Humboldt County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Humboldt County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000854 (2.8%)1,446 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999387 (1.3%)978 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,150 (3.7%)1,857 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999694 (2.2%)1,634 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,011 (3.3%)1,486 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,146 (6.9%)3,723 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,463 (11.2%)3,506 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,772 (15.4%)3,792 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,489 (14.5%)2,014 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,057 (19.6%)2,108 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more5,942 (19.2%)986 (4.2%)
Total30,965 (100.0%)23,530 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Humboldt County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Humboldt County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,614 (5.2%)469 (2.0%)
$300 to $4993,922 (12.7%)518 (2.2%)
$500 to $7995,709 (18.4%)2,454 (10.4%)
$800 to $9992,374 (7.7%)3,922 (16.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,330 (14.0%)8,330 (35.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,530 (14.6%)3,674 (15.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,126 (13.3%)2,133 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,845 (6.0%)548 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more2,515 (8.1%)361 (1.5%)
Total30,965 (100.0%)23,530 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Humboldt County

Housing Structures in Humboldt County

Housing Structures in Humboldt County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38,41970.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,2604.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,9583.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,9695.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,4304.5%
10 or more Apartments2,4614.5%
Mobile Home / Other3,9987.3%
Total54,495100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Humboldt County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Humboldt County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached27,389 (71.3%)11,030 (28.7%)
Single Unit, Attached656 (29.0%)1,604 (71.0%)
2 Unit Apartments132 (6.7%)1,826 (93.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments49 (1.7%)2,920 (98.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3 (0.1%)2,427 (99.9%)
10 or more Apartments28 (1.1%)2,433 (98.9%)
Mobile Home / Other2,708 (67.7%)1,290 (32.3%)
Total30,965 (56.8%)23,530 (43.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Humboldt County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Humboldt County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room386 (1.3%)1,229 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,726 (5.6%)6,564 (27.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,242 (36.3%)11,181 (47.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms12,366 (39.9%)3,615 (15.4%)
8 or more Rooms5,245 (16.9%)941 (4.0%)
Total30,965 (100.0%)23,530 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Humboldt County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Humboldt County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,897 (54.6%)13,013 (55.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,936 (9.5%)1,434 (6.1%)
Electricity3,748 (12.1%)5,624 (23.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene215 (0.7%)175 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7,126 (23.0%)2,767 (11.8%)
No Fuel Used43 (0.1%)517 (2.2%)
Total30,965 (100.0%)23,530 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Humboldt County

Household Vehicle Usage in Humboldt County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,266 (4.1%)2,528 (10.7%)
1 Vehicle7,600 (24.5%)10,650 (45.3%)
2 Vehicles12,611 (40.7%)7,195 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles9,488 (30.6%)3,157 (13.4%)
Total30,965 (100.0%)23,530 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Humboldt County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Humboldt County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13,98616,979
Median Property Value$367,300$396,400
Median Household Income$60,267$3,914
Monthly Housing Costs$576$2,363
Real Estate Taxes$2,152$278

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,381 (9.9%)165 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999757 (5.4%)90 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,839 (20.3%)3,087 (18.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,306 (37.9%)8,886 (52.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,190 (15.7%)2,997 (17.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999942 (6.7%)1,131 (6.7%)
$1,000,000 or more571 (4.1%)623 (3.7%)
Total13,986 (100.0%)16,979 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000723 (5.2%)234 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,180 (15.6%)518 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,273 (9.1%)675 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,826 (13.1%)873 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,161 (15.4%)1,637 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,576 (11.3%)2,611 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,219 (15.9%)2,913 (17.2%)
$150,000 or more2,028 (14.5%)3,838 (22.6%)
Total13,986 (100.0%)16,979 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Humboldt County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Humboldt County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,657 (19.0%)93,211 (549.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,497 (10.7%)1,712 (10.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,511 (10.8%)2,865 (16.9%)
4.0x or more7,999 (57.2%)3,170 (18.7%)
Total13,986 (100.0%)16,979 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Humboldt County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,792 (12.8%)177 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,496 (17.8%)843 (5.0%)
$800 to $1,4998,055 (57.6%)2,057 (12.1%)
Total13,986 (100.0%)16,979 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Humboldt County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Humboldt County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,889 (98.0%)163 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years19,076 (95.8%)845 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years15,201 (92.9%)1,153 (7.0%)
26 to 34 Years13,826 (87.3%)2,013 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years16,089 (91.9%)1,421 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years13,556 (90.1%)1,487 (9.9%)
55 to 64 Years15,889 (93.1%)1,175 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years16,194 (99.8%)41 (0.3%)
75 Years and older9,203 (99.9%)7 (0.1%)
Total126,923 (93.9%)8,305 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Humboldt County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Humboldt County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,889 (98.0%)163 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen19,076 (95.8%)845 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15,201 (92.9%)1,153 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Humboldt County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Humboldt County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,181 (91.1%)1,769 (8.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99923,920 (91.7%)2,158 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,252 (91.6%)1,763 (8.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,874 (95.5%)801 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over45,432 (96.5%)1,662 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Humboldt County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,219 (52.4%)4,474 (55.6%)
6 to 18 Years10,587 (53.1%)10,240 (51.4%)
19 to 25 Years5,726 (35.0%)10,468 (64.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,300 (39.8%)8,439 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,765 (38.6%)10,377 (59.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,949 (32.9%)9,446 (62.8%)
55 to 64 Years6,387 (37.4%)10,807 (63.3%)
65 to 74 Years15,746 (97.0%)9,094 (56.0%)
75 Years and over9,101 (98.8%)5,303 (57.6%)
Total69,780 (51.6%)78,648 (58.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Humboldt County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Humboldt County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years730 (7.5%)809 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years2,004 (11.7%)2,116 (12.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,607 (18.3%)4,876 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,400 (30.8%)2,110 (25.0%)
75 Years and over2,087 (52.8%)2,473 (47.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Humboldt County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Humboldt County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years98 (1.0%)7 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years221 (1.3%)143 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years928 (3.7%)1,033 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,155 (14.8%)530 (6.3%)
75 Years and over1,161 (29.4%)961 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Humboldt County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years79 (0.8%)233 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years184 (1.1%)297 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years736 (2.9%)960 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years368 (4.7%)151 (1.8%)
75 Years and over423 (10.7%)501 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Humboldt County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years592 (6.1%)535 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,415 (8.3%)1,329 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,160 (8.6%)2,387 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years424 (5.4%)670 (7.9%)
75 Years and over513 (13.0%)942 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Humboldt County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years77 (0.8%)54 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years381 (2.2%)421 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,179 (8.6%)2,409 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,282 (16.5%)1,364 (16.1%)
75 Years and over1,150 (29.1%)1,714 (32.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Humboldt County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years59 (0.6%)184 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years255 (1.5%)262 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years730 (2.9%)1,011 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years393 (5.1%)320 (3.8%)
75 Years and over405 (10.2%)848 (16.1%)

Technology Access in Humboldt County

Computing Device Access in Humboldt County

Computing Device Access in Humboldt County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43,81480.4%
Smartphone46,13884.7%
Tablet32,35559.4%
No Computing Device3,3566.2%
Total54,495100.0%

Internet Access in Humboldt County

Internet Access in Humboldt County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet910.2%
Broadband Home38,00269.7%
Cellular Data Only6,26711.5%
Satellite Internet4,3227.9%
No Internet6,02611.1%
Total54,495100.0%

Humboldt County Summary

Humboldt County is a county located in the northern part of California, United States. It is the fourth-largest county in the state by population, with a population of 134,623 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Eureka, the largest city in the county. Humboldt County is located on the Pacific coast of California, and is bordered by Del Norte County to the north, Trinity County to the east, Mendocino County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

History

Humboldt County was formed in 1853 from parts of Trinity County. It was named after the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, who explored the area in the early 19th century. The county was originally populated by Native American tribes, including the Wiyot, Yurok, and Hupa. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1850s, and the county was officially established in 1853.
The county was initially a major producer of timber, and the logging industry was the primary source of income for many of the county’s residents. The timber industry declined in the late 20th century, and the county’s economy shifted to focus on tourism, agriculture, and fishing.

Geography

Humboldt County is located in the northern part of California, and is bordered by Del Norte County to the north, Trinity County to the east, Mendocino County to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The county covers an area of 4,572 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in the state by area.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Coast Range and the Redwood Empire. The Coast Range is located in the western part of the county and is characterized by steep, rugged terrain and dense forests. The Redwood Empire is located in the eastern part of the county and is characterized by flat, rolling hills and redwood forests.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Eel River, the Klamath River, and the Mad River. The Eel River is the largest river in the county, and is a major source of water for the region.

Economy

Humboldt County’s economy is largely based on tourism, agriculture, and fishing. The county is home to several state parks, including Redwood National Park, which is a major tourist destination. The county is also home to several wineries, and the wine industry is a major contributor to the local economy.
Agriculture is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several farms, and the primary crops grown in the area are apples, pears, and other fruits and vegetables. The fishing industry is also an important part of the local economy, and the county is home to several commercial fishing operations.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Humboldt County had a population of 134,623. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 5.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $41,845, and the median family income was $50,817. The per capita income in the county was $22,845. About 14.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Humboldt County is home to several Native American tribes, including the Wiyot, Yurok, and Hupa. The county is also home to a large population of immigrants, primarily from Mexico and Central America. The county is also home to a large population of retirees, and the median age in the county is 40.7 years.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Humboldt County?
Total Population of Humboldt County is 136,132.
What is the Total Male Population of Humboldt County?
Total Male Population of Humboldt County is 67,729.
What is the Total Female Population of Humboldt County?
Total Female Population of Humboldt County is 68,403.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Humboldt County?
There are 99.01 Males per 100 Females in Humboldt County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Humboldt County?
There are 101.00 Females per 100 Males in Humboldt County.
What is the Median Population Age in Humboldt County?
Median Population Age in Humboldt County is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Humboldt County
Average Family Size in Humboldt County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Humboldt County
Average Household Size in Humboldt County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Humboldt County?
Per Capita income in Humboldt County is $33,988.
What is the Median Family Income in Humboldt County?
Median Family Income in Humboldt County is $80,244.
What is the Median Household income in Humboldt County?
Median Household Income in Humboldt County is $57,881.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Humboldt County?
Income or Wage Gap in Humboldt County is 24.5%.
Women in Humboldt County earn 75.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Humboldt County?
Family Income Deficit in Humboldt County is $10,676.
Families that are below poverty line in Humboldt County earn $10,676 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Humboldt County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Humboldt County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Humboldt County?
There are 66,816 People in the Labor Forcein in Humboldt County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Humboldt County?
58.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Humboldt County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Humboldt County?
Unemployment Rate in Humboldt County is 9.2%.